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Farm Visits


Essex County's Newest Agritourism Attraction!
*Please note we are now closed for the season!*

2023 Hours of Operation
​April 1 - Oct 31:


Wednesdays 10am - 3 pm
​Fridays 10am - 3pm
Saturdays 10am - 3pm


Private Tour Booking Times available upon request all year round.

Hedgehog Encounters available for private tours only.


*Please keep in mind we are always working towards improvements so some areas may be closed depending on current projects.

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Farmer Nic with baby goat named Sugar
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Mario & Luigi the emus
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Layout for West Side
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Proposed Map for East Side

ADMISSION:

Regular Walk-In Operating Hours April 1- Oct 31:
$10 per person (Under 1 is free)

Come see a variety of animals, including a horse, cow, emus, bunnies, goats, mini pigs, peacocks, turkets, ducks, geese, chickens, & quail! We have indoor and outdoor setups of all our farm friends available for you to see, and the bunny barn is available to visit! We will have some chickens and ducks free ranging, so please do not chase them. We have only gentle roosters on site, so you do not need to be afraid of being attacked or chased by anything. Just be aware, our birds will follow you around if they realize you have treats!
This is a self guided visit, you are welcome to walk around and pet the animals, play on the playground and walk through the designated areas. In July- August our sunflowers will be in bloom, and in Sept - October you can pick your own pumpkins from our pumpkin patch! Our wildflower area should be blooming by July, so take a walk through and enjoy the fresh country air and watch the butterflies.


Private VIP Booked Tours (1 Hour) - Must be Pre-Booked (Available year round)
$15 per person (Under 1 is free)

Farmer Nic will personally take you through the farm and explain about the different animals we raise, and even get you to help her feed them! We will have a few educational setups about farm life, different eggs and chicks from the breeds we raise, and hedgehog encounters may be booked as well. You will be able to have a hands on experience with getting up close to our animals, as well as holding fresh hatched chicks and ducklings which is not included in the regular walk in tour. The guided tour takes approximately half an hour, then you are free to remain on the property for the remainder of your time and ask any questions you may have.

Groups of 12 or more people qualify for the group discounted rate. Please email for more info!
School Groups are welcome!

Standard Group Rate  (12+ people): Self-Guided farm visit group rate. Regular price $10, Discounted rate $7.50 per person.
VIP Tour Group Rate (12+ People): Personal guided tour, special animal encounters. Regular price $15, Discounted Rate $10 per person.

FIELD TRIPS
Cost $7.50 per student (No charge for teachers and assistants. If parents would like to accompany, they have to pay an entry fee as well)

Our education barn can accomodate up to 60 children. Our field trips run from 9:30am-11:30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.


For our field trip program, we split into two groups so we can have a better hands on experience for the kids. Farmer Nic will take them through the farm, let them feed the goats and sheep, and other animals around the farm. We will start with a quick introduction to the farm, and show some of the cool eggs that get layed by the birds we raise. The kids are welcome to play on the play area or sandbox once the tour is done, or if the teachers prefer for them to eat their lunches at the tables we will accommodate that as well. Each school has varying needs, so we are flexible with timing the program for snack or lunch time. 

Invoices can be made out to the school, and we accept payment via etransfer, cash, cheque, debit or credit. 
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If you would like to bring treats for the animals here is a list of things they will eat. No animals on the farm can have citrus, avocado or onions.
Pigs: Any fruits or veggies, they love over-ripe bananas
Goats, Cow & Horse: Lettuce, Carrots, Apples, Cucumber, bananas
Chickens: Any fruits or veggies, stale bread, crackers
Ducks & Geese: Lettuce, peas, apples
Rabbits: Lettuce, Cucumber, Carrots, Apples, Celery

Kids are welcome to play in our giant sandbox and on our climbers. We will have a portable washroom available, as well as a couple sitting areas and picnic table for you to use.
Hand sanitizer will be provided, please be sure to use it after interacting with our animals.

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Play Area
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​Covid Protocols: 
Masks are not required, vaccine status inquiries will not be implemented. 
Please continue to use provided sanitizer as necessary.



BARNYARD RULES
1. Sanitize your hands after petting the animals.
2. Please watch your children at all times.
3. Please watch your fingers as animals can and will bite (they cannot tell the difference between fingers and food!)
4. Teasing, chasing and/or abuse of the animals will not be tolerated. If you do not respect our animals, we will ask you to leave.
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO CHASE ANY ANIMALS, ESPECIALLY THE GEESE!
5. Please bear with us as there are still some attractions under construction. No access to areas marked DO NOT ENTER in main barn.
6. DO NOT OPEN ANY GATES OR CAGES!
​7. NO SMOKING and NO DOGS ALLOWED
8. We do have a livestock guardian dog on duty, he will be contained during tours
as he his very wary of strangers on the property.  Do not approach the dog unless supervised by farm staff.
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If you have any questions just ask one of our friendly staff.

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Betty the Emu ©jennienunweilerphotography
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Leah the Bunny ©jennienunweilerphotography
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Coturnix Quail ©jennienunweilerphotography
Phone:  226-243-2434
Google Maps  -   257 Road 10, Cottam, ON N0R 1B0
Apple Maps  -   257 Concession Road 10, Kingsville, ON N0R 1B0

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